Everything you need to know to attend the BBC 2026
Here you’ll find all the practical information you need to prepare for the Breaking Barriers Congress 2026: collecting your accreditation, timetables, available services and other important details to help you make the most of the congress.
Accreditations and Technical Secretariat
When you arrive at the conference, please go to the Technical Secretariat desk to collect your badge and welcome pack.
To collect these, you will need to provide proof of identity by giving your first name and surname to the registration staff.
You must wear your badge in full view at all times, as it will be required to access all areas of the conference.
The Registration Area, managed by BCO Congresos, will be located at the entrances to the auditorium on the Ciutadella Campus of Pompeu Fabra University (UPF).
Technical Secretariat Opening Hours
Thursday, 12 November
8:30–14:00 and 15:00–18:00 h.
Friday, 13 November
8:30–14:00 and 15:00–18:00 h.
Information for speakers
If you are taking part as a speaker or presenting a paper, you must bring a copy of your presentation on a USB stick and hand it to the room technician.
To ensure the sessions run smoothly, we recommend that you do this well in advance.
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Opening hours
Thursday, 12 November
8:30–14:00 and 15:00–18:00 h.
Friday, 13 November
8:30–14:00 and 15:00–18:00 h.
Coffee breaks and lunches
Thursday, 12 November
Coffee break
11:00–11:30 h.
Lunch break
13:40–15:00 h.
Friday, 13 November
Coffee break
11:00–11:30 h.
Lunch break
13:40–15:00 h.
Transfers
The conference does not provide a general transfer service between the airport and the venue for attendees.
Certificates of attendance
Once the conference has ended, you will receive your certificate of attendance at the email address you used to complete your registration.
If you are taking part as a speaker or author of a paper, the Technical Secretariat will also email you the relevant certificate.
Simultaneous interpreting service
Simultaneous interpreting will be available in the auditorium only.
- Translation from Spanish into English for presentations delivered in Spanish.
- Translation from English into Spanish for presentations delivered in English.
Wi-Fi connection
During the conference, you will be able to connect to the university’s Wi-Fi network. You will receive the relevant information via the event app or from the Technical Secretariat.
Take BBC 2026 with you
Download the conference app
As a participant at the Breaking Barriers Congress 2026, you can download the official app and access all the event information on your mobile.
Download the app
Google Play
App Store
How do I access the app?
1. Download the app
Download the app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Enter the event code
The first time you open the app, enter the following code:
bbc2026
3. Log in
Log in using the email address you use to receive our communications and the personal PIN we have sent you, or the password you created when you registered your user account.